1. For IRAN, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

2. For IRAN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Who has banned Hamid Askari’s music in Iran?
c) For what reason has he been banned?
d) What is Sharia law?
e) What does Iranian law dictate about how/when female musicians are allowed to perform?
f) How do Iranian authorities ensure women are deprived of these rights?
g) How would you describe Hamid Askari’s actions? Explain your answer.